Ural-375
{{Single source|date=October 2018}}{{Infobox automobile
|name=Ural-375, Ural-375D
|image=Ural375 nva.jpg
|manufacturer= Ural Automobile Plant, Miass
- 1961–1964 (Ural-375)
- 1964–1983 (Ural-375D)
- 1982–1991 (Ural-375DM)
|predecessor= Ural-355M
|successor= Ural-4320
|class=Truck
|engine=7.0L ZIL-375Ya V8
|transmission=5-speed manual + 2-speed transfer case
|wheelbase =
|length = {{convert|7350|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|width = {{convert|2960|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|height = {{convert|2980|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (with tent)
|weight = {{convert|8400|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}
The Ural-375 is a general purpose 4.5 ton 6×6 truck produced at the Ural Automotive Plant in the Russian SFSR from 1961 to 1993. The Ural-375 replaced the ZIL-157 as the standard Soviet Army truck in 1979, and was replaced by the Ural-4320.
The Ural-375 was used, for example, as a platform for the BM-21 Grad rocket launcher, as a troop carrier, and as a supply carrier.
The Ural-375 was developed during the 1950s-1960s and used many chassis components from the MAZ-200 truck, the Ural-375 used a 7.0 liter V8 engine, the design of which was based on the 6.0 liter V8 engine from the ZIL-130 truck, and most parts are interchangeable between the truck engines. The increase in volume was achieved by increasing the radius of the cylinders to 108 mm, while the piston stroke of 95 mm was preserved. The engine block between the trucks was the same, as was the crankshafts, with the main difference being the pistons.
Models
File:BM-21 Grad on Ural-375D chassis in a museum in Herat, Afghanistan.jpg on Ural-375D chassis in a museum in Herat, Afghanistan]]
The Ural-375 comes in a variety of models (the list is not exhaustive):
- Ural-375, the base model. It has a canvas roof, and no steel cabin
- Ural-375A, a slightly longer model
- Ural-375D, the most produced 375; it has a proper all-steel cabin
- Ural-375E KET-L, a recovery vehicle equipped a front-mounted and a rear-mounted winch along with a jib crane.{{Cite book|title=Tanks and armored fighting vehicles : visual encyclopedia.|date=2012|publisher=Chartwell Books|isbn=9780785829263|location=New York, N.Y.|pages=342|oclc=785874088}}
- Ural-375S, a 6×6 tractor
- Ural-377, a civilian 6×4 truck
- Ural-377S, a 6×4 tractor
- Ural-375DM, modernized version of the Ural-375D, built at least until 1991[http://aviaros.narod.ru/ural-375d.htm Information about the Ural-375D, its history and the model range] (russian)
Specifications
File:Ural-375, Truck, Cargo, 4000 kg, 4 tonne, 6×6 (cropped).png
- Conventional cab, 3 seats
- Payload: 4,800 kg (10,580 lb)
- Max. permissible mass: 13,200 kg (29,100 lb)
- Suspension: live beam axles, leaf springs
- Engine: {{convert|180|PS|kW|order=flip|abbr=on}} (GOST) ZIL-375Ya 7.0-litre V8 petrol (carburetor) pushrod engine
- Gearbox: 5×2-speed gearbox
- Max. speed: {{convert|75|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}}
- Brakes: Pneumatic drum brakes
- Fording depth: 1500 mm (59 in)
- Dimensions: L×W×H = 7350 × 2690 × 2980 mm (289.4 × 105.9 × 117.3 in); includes tarpaulin
- Track width: 2000 mm (78.7 in)
- Turning circle: 22,000 mm (866 in)
- Ground Clearance: 400 mm (15.7 in)
- Tires: {{convert|14-20|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}}, pressure {{convert|0.5|-|3.2|kgf/cm2|kPa|abbr=on|order=flip}}
- Fuel tank: {{convert|300|+|60|L|USgal|abbr=on}}
- Fuel economy: {{convert|50|-|45|L/100 km|mpgus|abbr=on}}
Users
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- {{ANG}}
- {{EGY}}
- {{ETH}}
- {{GEO}}
- {{HUN}}
- {{IRN}}: Received Ural-375Ds during 1970s.
- {{NAM}}
- {{PRK}}
- {{POL}}: Only specialized variants in use.
- {{RUS}}: 4000+ in active service over 10,000 in storage most in need of overhaul.
- {{SRB}}
- {{SYR}}{{cite web |last1=Mitzer |first1=Stijn |last2=Oliemans |first2=Joost |title=Fighting Attrition: A Look Inside a Damascus Armour Repair Facility |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2020/08/a-look-inside-damascus-armour-repair.html |website=Oryx |date=23 November 2020 |access-date=4 February 2024}}
- {{Flagicon|Transnistria}} Transnistria{{cite web |last1=Mitzer |first1=Stijn |last2=Oliemans |first2=Joost |title=The Victory Day Parade That Everyone Forgot |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2020/09/transnistria-shows-off-military.html |website=Oryx |access-date=4 February 2024 |date=30 November 2020}}
- {{UKR}}: Seen in use during the Russian invasion of Ukraine{{cite web |last1=Janovsky |first1=Jakub |last2=naalsio26 |last3=Aloha |last4=Dan |last5=Kemal |last6=Black |first6=Alexander |title=Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-ukrainian.html |website=Oryx |access-date=28 January 2024}}
- {{VIE}}{{cite web |title=Vietnam Has Developed a 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzer on a Ural-375D Chassis 20051531 {{!}} May 2015 Global Defense Security news UK {{!}} Defense Security global news industry army 2015 {{!}} Archive News year |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/may_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/vietnam_has_developed_a_105mm_self-propelled_howitzer_on_a_ural-375d_chassis_20051531.html |website=www.armyrecognition.com |access-date=5 January 2021}}
=Former users=
- {{Flagcountry|Islamic Republic of Afghanistan}}
- {{GDR}}: Passed onto Germany.
- {{Flagcountry|Ba'athist Iraq}}: All destroyed or retired since 2003.
- {{ROM}}: All destroyed or retired, only one known in conservation in poor shape.
- {{USSR}}: Passed on to successor states.
See also
References
External links
{{commons category}}
- [https://gazglobal.com/uralaz/ Official website GAZ Group Ural]
Category:Ural Automotive Plant trucks